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24th July 2017, 02:46 PM
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Thanks. Found it.
Thanks. Found it.
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24th July 2017, 12:25 PM
Thread: Transfering photos to timber
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There is a CNC burner that's not a laser thus...
There is a CNC burner that's not a laser thus appears to have fantastic gradient control. But it's obviously only greyscale rather than colour. There was a Russian (I think, don't shoot me if he was...
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24th July 2017, 12:19 PM
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Is there an ignore feature like other forums?
Have looked through settings but can't see any such feature. I'd use it if available, but no major if it's not. Just wondering.
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24th July 2017, 08:15 AM
Thread: Oneida Super Dusty Deputy 4" Group Buy
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Thanks for that post. It looks like the cyclone...
Thanks for that post. It looks like the cyclone is very similar if not identical to one available on aliexpress that I posted an image of recently. This thread has allowed me to join a few dots. It's...
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23rd July 2017, 05:06 PM
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wow, that's one heck of a change in flow. Given...
wow, that's one heck of a change in flow. Given the cyclone I pictured above has a 5" inlet it'll be interesting to see if it chokes things up too much. Sounds like it will. I think I'll build...
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21st July 2017, 08:34 PM
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I received the PM, do not think the criticism...
I received the PM, do not think the criticism therein is helpful, but for the record, I am thankful for the replies, have thanked others in this thread and don't appreciate the suggestion I have not...
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21st July 2017, 07:25 PM
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Anyone tried one of these?
So, I found and bought a used single phase 2HP Holytek double bagger and I'm wondering whether or not to get or make a cyclone separator, which I can park in a corner of the shed and just exhaust out...
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20th July 2017, 05:25 PM
Thread: Hitachi Template Guide Adapter
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This thread might be of some use. I just bought a...
This thread might be of some use. I just bought a leigh jig also, but have makita routers and have just received the kit I linked to in the thread below. You've have to check if it fits your router...
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20th July 2017, 05:21 PM
Thread: router guide bushings
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That set I ordered arrived today. On the...
That set I ordered arrived today. On the packaging is a list of routers it is supposed to fit. Interestingly, it does not mention either of my Makita routers but I'm confident it will fit both, but...
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20th July 2017, 04:04 PM
Thread: Hafco SB-12 or ST-245?
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If you can get a chance to run both, go for it....
If you can get a chance to run both, go for it. Even if just in the showroom. If the vibes from the sb12 are not a concern in practice, I'd probably save some bucks and grab that. I didn't get the...
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20th July 2017, 06:54 AM
Thread: $40 3PH dusty in Victoria on Gumtree
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And here I was thinking this forum topic was the...
And here I was thinking this forum topic was the one place I'm happy to admit bigger is better. Foiled again. On our dominant online marketplace, trademe, I've been watching the dusty listings and...
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19th July 2017, 06:27 PM
Thread: $40 3PH dusty in Victoria on Gumtree
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Darn it, you Ozzies get some good deals we don't...
Darn it, you Ozzies get some good deals we don't get here in NZ. Here's a $110 dusty in Rutherford on gumtree.
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19th July 2017, 06:24 PM
Thread: $40 3PH dusty in Victoria on Gumtree
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$40 3PH dusty in Victoria on Gumtree
Hope this isn't too good to be true for someone:
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19th July 2017, 05:26 PM
Thread: router guide bushings
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This adapter and guide set is on its way from USA.
Price was good. Time will tell whether it was good value though. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001A0YCOY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 For about the same price, I could have...
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15th July 2017, 06:20 PM
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At the rate things are going, I'll have to buy at...
At the rate things are going, I'll have to buy at least an ammeter and make incremental changes one at a time and read what the motor is telling me. i think this dust collection part of this forum...
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15th July 2017, 05:13 PM
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There is that, thanks. On a different note,...
There is that, thanks.
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13th July 2017, 06:30 PM
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My apologies to anyone here who already knew...
My apologies to anyone here who already knew about this one and was hoping to keep it on the down low. For everyone else looking, especially those in Victoria, here's one of those holytek models up...
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13th July 2017, 11:53 AM
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Thanks fellas. Will have to do more reading,...
Thanks fellas. Will have to do more reading, learning, looking around. Hopefully will find a bargain on the suckyMota, because I don't think the whole system is going to be cheap by the time the dust...
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12th July 2017, 07:36 PM
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Having read through much of Bill Pentz' website I...
Having read through much of Bill Pentz' website I went online in search of 3+hp blowers. The 3HP blowers seem to have about 12" impellers, rather than the 14" the site suggests. Anyone else noticed...
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11th July 2017, 05:23 PM
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Thanks for the nod to Bill Pentz' website. I went...
Thanks for the nod to Bill Pentz' website. I went there briefly earlier today and was blown away with the infor he has learned and shared. So many things to learn, so little time, but made time to...
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11th July 2017, 10:59 AM
Thread: 2HP DC in NSW on gumtree for $50
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Well, that explains it then.
Well, that explains it then.
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11th July 2017, 10:25 AM
Thread: 2HP DC in NSW on gumtree for $50
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2HP DC in NSW on gumtree for $50
Surprised if it is still available: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/armidale/power-tools/hafco-dc-6-dust-collector/1153194443
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11th July 2017, 07:57 AM
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Thanks for that dai sensei. It looks like a...
Thanks for that dai sensei. It looks like a great solution in line with what I was hoping to acheive. I mean, why fuff about with a filter and micron bags if can get it all out the back of the shed...
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10th July 2017, 04:39 PM
Thread: Radial cutting sawmill on Landline
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Yes. Both are back/flat sawn. Neither is quarter...
Yes. Both are back/flat sawn. Neither is quarter sawn.
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10th July 2017, 02:29 PM
Thread: Festool bought SawStop
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Does this mean a 6000% price hike is imminent?
Does this mean a 6000% price hike is imminent?
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9th July 2017, 08:17 PM
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How about an 80L drum with lid instead of the bag?
How about an 80L drum with lid instead of the bag?
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9th July 2017, 07:38 PM
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Hmm, was thinking separator before the suckyMotor...
Hmm, was thinking separator before the suckyMotor and the latter having an open exhaust. I'd need to experiment with the separator to see if it would get good enough separation and still eject the...
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9th July 2017, 06:03 PM
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Thanks Bob. Am I somewhere near about right to...
Thanks Bob. Am I somewhere near about right to try for about 1000cfm at the machine? If so, and I'm using 6" everywhere, and assume a 50% loss through hopelessly mismatched components, then a...
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9th July 2017, 04:13 PM
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Cyclone separator into open bag, no filters on external exhaust.
Hi all,
All the cyclone separators I've looked at dump the dust into a bucket or bin in a sealed manner, and the air flow gets sucked into a filter or the like before exhausted. I'm... -
9th July 2017, 03:33 PM
Thread: Leigh D4R Pro just arrived.
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Thanks Superbunny. Have only had time to watch...
Thanks Superbunny. Have only had time to watch the DVD, which was very helpful. Had to collect my new thicknesser and table saw yesterday, so haven't had the time with the jig as I had hoped, yet....
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7th July 2017, 08:28 PM
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Not all inserts are like that though. I was...
Not all inserts are like that though. I was thinking about doing so with the inserts on my T13S, that only have two sharp edges and the other two are square (which register against a ledge in the...
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7th July 2017, 06:10 PM
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What about if they are set into a backing plate...
What about if they are set into a backing plate of sorts so they are all well-indexed and sharpened as if a solid knife? That's where I was going with my previous comment. Much easier to keep a...
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7th July 2017, 09:50 AM
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You know, I was wondering this just the other...
You know, I was wondering this just the other day. If it was worth making up a wee holder that the inserts could be screwed into to run them across my blade grinder when they dulled.
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7th July 2017, 09:48 AM
Thread: Chainsaw Kit???
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OK, I'll bite. The biggest safety feature...
OK, I'll bite. The biggest safety feature attached to a chainsaw is the top 6" of the person operating it.
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7th July 2017, 09:17 AM
Thread: Leigh D4R Pro just arrived.
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Leigh D4R Pro just arrived.
Looks like a bit of weekend reading and shed time is on the cards. Just as well I made an advance booking. https://www.woodworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=415833&d=1499379345 415833
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6th July 2017, 04:32 PM
Thread: Panel clamps
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That's good to know. Ta.
That's good to know. Ta.
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6th July 2017, 03:46 PM
Thread: Panel clamps
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Good idea, thanks for sharing it. Did you plane a...
Good idea, thanks for sharing it. Did you plane a small curve in the arms like the instructable suggested or have you found they mate flat under pressure anyway?
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6th July 2017, 12:11 PM
Thread: You can't rush concrete??!!
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That's one busy smurf! I'm happy to pay travel,...
That's one busy smurf!
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6th July 2017, 12:05 PM
Thread: Joinery 'systems' get together (JSGT)
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Whilst I do appreciate the comments and advice...
Whilst I do appreciate the comments and advice regarding jigs, and learned more about alternatives along the way, I've stumped for a Leigh D4R pro and a few extras and will post a few comments and...
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6th July 2017, 10:34 AM
Thread: Which Sander?
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Maybe a local Lucas Mill operator has the planer...
Maybe a local Lucas Mill operator has the planer and/or sander attachments?
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5th July 2017, 02:40 PM
Thread: Which Sander?
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Belt sander races are fun.:D
Belt sander races are fun.:D
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2nd July 2017, 01:11 PM
Thread: Joinery 'systems' get together (JSGT)
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Thanks for the 18v advice, which I will keep in...
Thanks for the 18v advice, which I will keep in mind if I try the trim router on dovetails (was mainly for little edge/corner reliefs, setting door hinges, etc). Is timely advice too, because I...
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2nd July 2017, 09:11 AM
Thread: Joinery 'systems' get together (JSGT)
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Looked at a few Incra videos. Boy some of that...
Looked at a few Incra videos. Boy some of that incra gear looks almost surgical. I need a router table now? That means a bigger shed. S'pose I could buy an extension on the table saw but again, not...
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1st July 2017, 06:10 PM
Thread: What Equipment Do I Need?
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That's good to know, thanks, because I just...
That's good to know, thanks, because I just scraped in before the deadline too but my one is on backorder so might be a week or two before using it. In case you haven't read it, sje-tools.com is the...
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1st July 2017, 06:05 PM
Thread: Joinery 'systems' get together (JSGT)
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Thanks. I'll hunt down a few Incra videos.
Thanks. I'll hunt down a few Incra videos.
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1st July 2017, 04:57 PM
Thread: Joinery 'systems' get together (JSGT)
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Hi all, What was the general consensus on the...
Hi all, What was the general consensus on the Leigh dovetail jig? Expensive, no doubt, but it looks versatile and the results seem impressive.
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1st July 2017, 11:29 AM
Thread: Frames and Trusses Workmanship
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Send a photo of that roof plane brace to pryda,...
Send a photo of that roof plane brace to pryda, mi-tek and ask if it meets their installation guidelines. For some people, meeting the building code is the be all and end all. For others it's just...
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30th June 2017, 05:29 PM
Thread: Hafco SB-12 or ST-245?
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Thanks for nuth'n fellas. For that, I'm not...
Thanks for nuth'n fellas. For that, I'm not telling you what I bought. So there.
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30th June 2017, 08:29 AM
Thread: What Equipment Do I Need?
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Sale ends today, but will need a sled for the...
Sale ends today, but will need a sled for the veneers:
W815 | T-13S Thicknesser - Bench Mount | For Sale Sydney Brisbane Melbourne Perth | Buy Workshop Equipment & Machinery online at... -
29th June 2017, 07:03 PM
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If Timbecon send me a unit, I'll review it for...
If Timbecon send me a unit, I'll review it for 'em and post the review back on here.:D